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October 31, 2003
who do you want to be?
It must be 5:30, because Ferris is hitting my leg, and wagging her tail like crazy. I stop typing and look down at her.
"What?"
Wag, wag, wag, wag, wag.
"Is it time to . . ."
She hits me with her paw. Her eyes are wide. Wag, wag, wag, wag.
"Are you ready for . . ."
Riley races into the room, and jumps up. She lands with both paws on my lap. Ferris growls at her to get down.
"Thank you, Ferris."
Wag, wag, wag, wag, wag, wag, wag.
"Are you girls hungry? Are you ready for dinner?"
I said the magic word. Both dogs explode ahead of me, and tear across the living room. By the time they make it to the kitchen, Riley is running so fast she can't stop on the smooth floor and crashes into the wall. Ferris stops right next to her dish.
"What's that, Ferris?"
She looks at her dish, then at me. Riley picks herself up off the floor and stands next to me.
"Ferris? What do you want?"
I absolutely love this nightly ritual. I love the way Ferris finds me at about five o'clock, and reminds me, in her little (maybe not so little, at 72 pounds) dog way that it's almost time to eat. I love asking her questions, and watching her grow increasingly excited when I say words she recognizes, like "hungry" and "five thirty" and
"Do you want your dinner?"
She is wagging her tail so hard now, her hips are rocking her whole body back and forth. She kicks her dish halfway across the floor. Riley barks at me.
"Okay! Okay!"
I pick up their dishes, and dump in their food.
My cell phone plays "Ode to Joy," and I remember that I wanted to pay 1.99 for a cool ring tone.
I flip it open, and try not to notice the obvious relation to an Original Series communicator.
"Hello?"
"Hey Wil, it's Jed and John from VH-1." They're on speaker phone.
My heart leaps. I've been waiting for this phone call.
"Oh, hi, Jed. What's up?" I'm pretty sure I've successfully played the first line cool.
"Do you have a moment to talk?"
Do I?!
"Sure. I'm just feeding my dogs. Hold on."
"Ferris, sit."
She does.
"Stay."
She does.
I put her bowl on the floor. She obediently waits.
"Okay!"
Ferris attacks her Nutro the way I attacked that Mean Gene burger on the weekend.
"Just a second, Jed."
"Okay," he says.
"Riley, sit."
She looks at me and wags her tail.
"Riley. Sit!"
"Woah, you really are feeding your dogs!" he says.
I chuckle. "Did you think it was a euphemism?"
"Yeah, but I'm not saying what for."
Riley sits, and I tell her to stay.
Ferris stops eating, like she does every night, and cocks an ear back toward us.
"Okay, Riley!"
Riley cocks her head to the side and barks at me.
"Riley, Okay!" I point at her dish, "You can eat now, dumbass!"
Riley looks down at her dish, and begins to eat. Ferris hears her dish scrape on the floor, and she resumes eating, too. It cracks me up that Ferris waits like that each night. I haven't been able to determine if Ferris thinks I'm talking to her when I tell Riley to stay, or if she wants to make sure that she won't be bothered by Riley while she's eating, or what . . . but it's pretty funny to watch her stand there with her mouth in her bowl, as she just listens to us.
"Sorry about that, Jed." I say, and walk out of the room.
"No worries," he says, "how was your trip up North?"
Oh shit. Is he making small talk? Did he call me to tell me that they're excited, or is he making one of those look, I'm sorry that it didn't work out, but we still want to work with you calls that I've gotten so many times before?
"It was tough. Anne's grandmother is in the first stages of Alzheimer's, so she's really forgetful, and so frail the wind could knock her down."
"Oh, Jesus, man, that sucks," says John.
"Yeah," I say, "I'm really glad we got to go visit her, though. I don't think she'll know who we are next time." I say, "but the driving part was really great. Anne and I needed a couple of days to ourselves."
"A couple of days with just the wife is always a good thing." Jed says.
"Yeah," I say. "So what's up?"
"Well, we met with the network people here,"
Time slows to a crawl. The next few words are the ones that count.
"And they want us to go ahead and do a test with you."
I'm pretty sure my heat stops. I sit down on my couch.
"Really?" I say. Though my meeting with them last week went really well, and all signs pointed to this happening, I've been let down so many times before . . . I guess I just expect things to fall apart. I'm genuinely surprised that we're going to be taking the next step.
"Yeah, they love you. When we said your name to them, they went nuts."
I allow myself to feel a bit of excitement. I don't know if they really went nuts or not, but they said yes, and that's what matters.
"So what happens next?" I ask.
"We need to get our budget together, and then we're going to do a test with you. We'll find someone local who could be on the show, and we'll spend a day shooting stuff."
Mother Jesus Balls. I can't believe this!!
I can't contain the excitement any longer and say, "Oh my god, you guys! This is so cool!"
They seem a bit surprised when I unleash my enthusiasm.
"Oh, I'm happy that you're excited, Wil. This is going to be a lot of fun." I don't know who's talking, now. In my defense, my heart had stopped for a moment there.
"We're going to call your manager now, and get all the details worked out, but I just wanted to tell you myself first," Jed says, "I hope that's okay."
"Are you kidding me?! This is great news, you guys, and I'm really glad that you called me."
"Okay. We'll put some stuff together, and talk to you soon."
"Okay! I'll talk to you then."
"Bye."
"Bye."
I close the phone, and don't care if I look like Captain Kirk or not.
Well, I run my hand through my hair, just to be sure.
I let out a loud, "Whooop!!" and jump up off the couch. "Thank you Fark! Thank you WWdN! Thank you! Thank you! Thank yyyooouuuuu!!!!!!!111"
Ferris comes racing into the living room, head cocked, and looks at me.
"Ferris! I'm going to be on VH-1!"
Wag, wag, wag, wag, wag.
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My dog would whimper when I did. I should have named it Santa's Little Helper.
Posted by: belinda at October 31, 2003 09:26 AMSuper-fucking cool!
Posted by: Gandalfe at October 31, 2003 09:27 AMCongratulations Wil! That rocks muchly!!
oh ya, oops. congrats!
Posted by: belinda at October 31, 2003 09:28 AMThis is the part where I take a moment and thank everyone who sent me good mojo for the meeting, and to everyone at FARK who kept their fingers crossed for me!
Posted by: wil at October 31, 2003 09:28 AMCongrats Wil!
Posted by: Steph at October 31, 2003 09:29 AMCongratulations Wil! I'm very happy for you. You deserve it.
Posted by: Geoff at October 31, 2003 09:29 AMAwesome news, Wil! Congrats to you!
Posted by: tiggerfencer at October 31, 2003 09:32 AMHigh five!
Posted by: Joseph J. Finn at October 31, 2003 09:34 AMI really love it when you write anecdotes like that. They're so fun to read. *beams*
Congrats for the VH-1 gig. I really hope it pulls through. Now if only we had VH-1 in Canada. Grr...
Posted by: katcheya at October 31, 2003 09:38 AMThats great Wil, you deserve it.
Posted by: Craid at October 31, 2003 09:38 AMSo you don't care if you look like Captain Kirk or not? Check out this photo from an online archive of Asimov's work. Apparently WFS recorded an hour of Foundation, and this photo was on the back.
http://www.libraries.wvu.edu/exhibits/asimov/archives/b.htm
Change the hair maybe, but I'd say William has (or had) a little bit of Wil in him.
Posted by: Tom at October 31, 2003 09:42 AMForgot to say congrats and good luck.
Posted by: Tom at October 31, 2003 09:44 AMWil, that's so wonderful! Congrats and you'll have to send us all the details on the show as you get them!
Posted by: Camper-11 at October 31, 2003 09:45 AMAwwwriighht Wil!! Congrats man. I hope this show flies! I'm just glad VH-1's choosing to work with you and not that head case Donal Logan. I expect they'll do a feature on him in 20 years when they make "Why did I Love I Love the 80's?"
Allow me to help you celebrate. Shoot me an email and I hook up with some choice Grateful Dead shows like you asked for months ago. I don't know if you ever got any discs or not, since I haven't been in a while. I'm still recovering from the collapse of the Cubs... Stupid Cubs.
Posted by: Shaun at October 31, 2003 09:50 AMHELL FUCKING YEA!!!!!!!!
Woot!!!
Go Wil Go!!!
*SuperHappyNekkidOtterButtDance*
Posted by: stargazer at October 31, 2003 10:01 AMLooking forward turning on VH-1 and seeing your face! Congrats on the gig!
Posted by: Dawn at October 31, 2003 10:01 AMWow! Giddy as a school girl you are!
As much as you love writing, I think you still love this just as much!
Congrats
Posted by: Laurel at October 31, 2003 10:02 AMHey Wil,
Well, I've been reading your blog for about a year now and I'm very happy to hear that this might be a perfect opening for you!
I can't wait to see you on the screen again! I've always been a fan of your work ( Starting with Stand by Me and continuing today ).
Just wanted to say congratulations and have fun!
-Matt
Posted by: Matt W. at October 31, 2003 10:06 AMCongratulations!
Since it's not an acting gig, should I wish you "good luck" or "break a leg?" Well, whichever is appropriate, consider it wished for the test!
-Matt
Posted by: Matt B. at October 31, 2003 10:10 AMNO!! Wil you are much better looking than Capt.
friggin Kirk!!!
Congrats!
Posted by: bluecat/redblanket at October 31, 2003 10:13 AMAwsome is not good enough. This is FUCKEN awsome. I just may start watching VH1, because my Uncle Willy will be on VH1.
THIS IS SO FUCKEN AWSOME!
Posted by: Terry at October 31, 2003 10:14 AMFAY!
(That's short for F&*ckin' A)
Best of luck on the test...Be yourself, don't focus on "cool". Let the zen handle the funny for you and kick ass.
*happy dance*
Posted by: zchamu at October 31, 2003 10:15 AMCongratulations Wil. It sounds like the guys are excited about working with you, and on top of that, they seem like really cool guys too!
You more than deserve this and we'll all be eagerly awaiting the first episode of whatever it is!
Posted by: Bradwick at October 31, 2003 10:16 AMCongrats, Wil. Can't wait to see you on VH-1!
Posted by: Beth at October 31, 2003 10:18 AMCongratulations!
Posted by: Tait at October 31, 2003 10:19 AMWay to go, WIL FUCKEN' AWESOME WHEATON!!!!
Posted by: Kroeme at October 31, 2003 10:19 AMWil!
Wil!
He's our man!
If he can't do it we'll kill ourselves in a huge WWDN FlashMob!!!
Or something...
Many congratulations!!!
Posted by: EnglishBen at October 31, 2003 10:23 AMHoly Crap! Wil - the face that will sweep the VH1 nation. That rocks! Best of luck on the test!
Posted by: Christie at October 31, 2003 10:25 AMIt's great to hear the good news! Whoo-hoo! Can't wait to see it.
Remember: don't try to do the show you think they want to see. Do the show that _you_ would want to see.
May the luck of the seven pillars of Gulu be with you at all times!
Craig
Posted by: Craig Steffen at October 31, 2003 10:25 AMGreat news. :-)
It's Halloween! The subject line *must* be in reference to the famous Oingo Boingo Halloween concert series. I had a bunch of friends over for pizza and beer/cider and the Farewell DVD in honor of the holiday last night.
Posted by: Rob at October 31, 2003 10:26 AMCongratulations, Wil! VH1 is turning into THE place for pop culture fun, so it's great to see they recognize your status as an icon. *g*
Posted by: Shannon at October 31, 2003 10:27 AMWil, Congrats on the VH-1 gig. Happy for you man!
And my old chow chow used to do the same thing when I'd come home from school. Wagging his tail like a madman when he saw me walking up the driveway.
Dog's are cool. yeah...anywho...congrats again. :)
Posted by: Avarus at October 31, 2003 10:28 AMThe happy dance that is sweeping the nation.
Posted by: freakydeaky at October 31, 2003 10:32 AMWow, Wil, that's great! I am looking forward to seeing you again as well as hearing from you!
The thing about your dogs -- you had me in tears, I was laughing so hard! Your description is fabulous, man!
Natalie
Posted by: Natalie at October 31, 2003 10:36 AMThat's great news! I'll hoist a glass for you (it'll probably be water or pop, but hey, it's what I've got).
Posted by: Gwalchmai at October 31, 2003 10:37 AMHey Wil, congrat--
Wait.
Mother Jesus Balls??
Posted by: Toasted Amigo at October 31, 2003 10:39 AMWOO! Congrats Will!!
Kick-Ass!
Joy is bubbling in the glasses,
Through the grapes' golden blood
Congratulations man...Im sure you'll kick ass at whatever the job is.
Posted by: uniball1 at October 31, 2003 10:42 AMW00t! Congrats!!!
Posted by: Lloyd at October 31, 2003 10:46 AMYippy! Yappy! Yahooooooooey!
(I know it doesn't make much sense, but it's the first thing that popped into my mind!)
Big fat congratulations!
BTW, my dogs don't care about eating that much, but I get similar reactions if I mention the words "wanna go for a walk?"
Posted by: Kirsten at October 31, 2003 10:50 AMwell well well, i do believe it's time to celebrate..
and the first toast should be to all the good folks here at wwdn, who never, ever doubted that you are, and continue to be one of our generations most talented people..
lots of mojo to ya big guy..
i think i speak for all of us here when i say, HappyNekkidOtterBut dances are happening across the country in celebration of this..
cheers
tyson
Woohoo!!
Congrats, Wil - that truly rocks.
:::happy dance:::
Posted by: Mia at October 31, 2003 10:52 AMWell, crap. I don't have cable. Cancelled it almost 2 years ago.
:: sigh ::
Now I have to get cable again.
Gee... thanks Wil. I'll have to pay all that money for just one show. Ah well. It'll be worth it. :)
Posted by: TheDon at October 31, 2003 10:55 AMRock on, Wil! You deserve all the best!
Posted by: Mike at October 31, 2003 10:56 AM*happy happy dance*
smiles all around
wish I had a television so I could watch you, but then I'd have a television....not going there again
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Beatrice at October 31, 2003 10:56 AMThat's great news! Oh man, I wish I had frickin' cable! Maybe this is a good excuse to get it...
Posted by: blewismaltz at October 31, 2003 10:56 AMGood for you, Wil. You deserve it.
Posted by: molina1230 at October 31, 2003 10:58 AMGreat news, Wil, you kept plugging away and something came your way. That's great!
Posted by: synchronicity at October 31, 2003 10:59 AMOh, that's excellent! Congrats. (Now is *not* the time to tell you we don't get VH-1 at my house, is it?)
Posted by: serene at October 31, 2003 11:01 AMTHATS BETTER THAN GREAT NEWS GOOD LUCK MAN YOU DESERVE IT!!!
Posted by: James Moore-McDermott at October 31, 2003 11:01 AMWoohoo! More Wil - always a good thing! :)
Posted by: SandraL at October 31, 2003 11:05 AMHey Wil, I'm so happy for you. Congratulations. Hearing how excited you are just made my day a whole lot better. I'll be waiting for the show!
Posted by: Stefanie at October 31, 2003 11:06 AMWoah Wil.. You're pretty sure your HEAT stops?? Uh-Oh!! Better get that fixed! It's supposed to be COOOOLLLLDD..;)
Take Care and Congrats with the test! :)
*Melinda G.*
Just Like Somebody On TV
Posted by: david jay at October 31, 2003 11:08 AMW00T!
Congrats, Wil! *hug*
Wil,
I have to admit, this story brought tears to my eyes. Every time "they" have called you with, "we really like you, but..." all of your fans have felt let down right with you. How incredible it is that there was no "but..." this time! All of us monkeys are so happy for you and so happy for ourselves that we're finally going to see your grown up mug on our television screens! Congratulations! And Happy Halloween. I'm just glad it's Halloween and not April Fool's Day!
God dammit... now i have to get cable...
Yay you, though...
Posted by: julrosec at October 31, 2003 11:20 AMVH1 presents - Wil Wheaton - Behind The Geek
From scrotum sucking leeches, to a lip locking Judd, we will embark on an evolving journey that encompasses the phenomena that is Wil Wheaton.
****
-----
I know I'll be tuning in.
Eric B
Posted by: Eric B at October 31, 2003 11:23 AMWow Wil, you've really got a writers knack, I was SO! right there with you :)
glad things are lookin up, and We'll look for you on VH-1!!
W00T!
Posted by: Soirenoir at October 31, 2003 11:24 AMCongratulations, Wil!
I'll have to find a way to watch the show, even though I live in Canada.
Good luck!! I hope everything works out!
And your dogs are SO COOL! I wish I could keep a dog in my University residence!
Posted by: Natalie at October 31, 2003 11:26 AMDude!!! I'm so excited I pee'd a little. ;)
Damn I wish I could afford cable so I can check your mug on the tube.
I'm really really happy for you!
Wag wag wag!!!!!!
Posted by: Thespar at October 31, 2003 11:28 AMWay to go dude! Congrats! That Hella-rocks!
Posted by: AndyInVa at October 31, 2003 11:32 AMCool. Congrats, Wil!
Posted by: Mike at October 31, 2003 11:38 AMAwesome possum - congrats! Woooo!
Posted by: L E at October 31, 2003 11:41 AMwil my heart was actually racing as i read your post, fucking A bro, congrats about fucking time someone realized you have a truck load of potential in more than one arena and that you don't have a gazillion readers hooked on your blogging just because your can write but because your a cool guy, i very happy for you man,
take care and all the best Luis
Too fucking cool. Congratulations Will, I hope everything works out in abundance! I will be watching.
Posted by: Erin at October 31, 2003 11:45 AMWIL WHEATON'S GOING TO BE ON TV AGAIN!!!!!!! Yay! Congrats Wil, we were all out here supporting you! So glad you got to the next step!
Posted by: Diana at October 31, 2003 11:46 AMThink I'll change my costume plans ...
Old and Busted: Grim Reaper
New Hotness: Wil Wheaton
Congrats! Can't wait for the show!
Posted by: Indi at October 31, 2003 11:50 AMWell, as TV's Wil Wheaton once said...
Posted by: bigoldgeek at October 31, 2003 11:54 AMcongrats, wil!
Posted by: courtney at October 31, 2003 12:01 PMCongrats, Wil!!
Posted by: Ness at October 31, 2003 12:08 PMI just scared my dogs when I screamed HUZZAH!
Congrats Wil! I'm so happy for you!
-MKF
Congrats!
Posted by: Fred at October 31, 2003 12:10 PMGood job, Wil! Carry on my wayward son.
Posted by: Mark Shields at October 31, 2003 12:11 PMDude, that's sweet.
Posted by: Gav at October 31, 2003 12:13 PMWow, Wil that's fantastic news! I'm grinning like a mad thing in sympathy with you. You write it up so well your enthusiasm just shines through like a light through a vacuum.
Which reminds me, I should buy Dancing Barefoot.
Posted by: MaW at October 31, 2003 12:13 PMShweet, Wil, that's Shweet.
yeah.
Let's hope it's contagious.
-- draken.
Posted by: Draken at October 31, 2003 12:18 PMFreaking fabulous!!
Oh, and, note to Wil: wear the shirt.
Posted by: Sally at October 31, 2003 12:20 PMI had two cats who had a lightly weird thing at special empty tuna can mealtimes. Cocoa (Siamese female) would start licking the can and then Mo (White Longhair male) would show up and butt Cocoa's head out of the can and start eating and Cocoa (larger and older) would just let him and look up at mom like she is saying, "Mommy, make him stop it." It was so cute and frustrating at the same time. So eventually mom started pouring out the tuna juice into separate bowls.
God, I hope the VH-1 thing turns into a good and regular TV series for you. Ever since I moved in August I stopped getting TechTV and thank goodness VH-1's on basic cable. I'm looking forward to seeing you there, Wil. BTW- I liked that PAX movie with you and Isaac Hayes.
Posted by: Amit at October 31, 2003 12:28 PMOMG, Wil!! That's so cool!!! It'll be great to see you on TV again. I loved that TV movie, you did. I think it was called "The Book Of Days", or something like that, which came out on TV earlier this year. Can't wait to see you on TV again!!!! :-D
Posted by: Hannah at October 31, 2003 12:29 PMVery cool, Wil, Way to go. We'll all be looking forward to seeing you on TV again! :)
Posted by: Rainmaker at October 31, 2003 12:39 PMall i could think of while i was reading that was Danny Elfman's voice echoing the refrain at the end of that song :)
damn you and your sneaky titles wil.
Posted by: steve at October 31, 2003 12:43 PMCongrats, Wil! Keep us posted!
Think you'll be able to bring Ferris and Riley on the show?
Posted by: Nancy at October 31, 2003 12:43 PMCongrats, Wil. You'll have to think up a Carol Burnett ear-tug type nervous twitch to communicate with your posse. :)
Posted by: Bill at October 31, 2003 12:54 PMThat's really awesome that you got the greenlight! Congratulations. You'll be awesome! :)
Posted by: Morgan at October 31, 2003 12:54 PMwheaton on weekly tv again. all is good in the world.
Posted by: jeffo at October 31, 2003 12:56 PMWay. To. Go. Congrats, Wil! You deserve it.(And I have to add a "whoo-hoo!" here as well.) V. exciting news.
Posted by: Deborah at October 31, 2003 01:06 PMnice job Wil, congrats on the show, and keep up the blog. Between you and Fark, I may actually continue using the Internet for a few more years before it becomes entirely over-bloated. Now if you and VH-1 can convince me to not throw out my television, I may actually start watching those TNG reruns with my wife again.... :)
Posted by: cw at October 31, 2003 01:09 PMGood Job Wil.
I knew someone would recognize your ability and scoop you up.
Namaste,
Beau
Terrific visual way to write about THE PHONE CALL. Felt like I was there. Congratu-freakin-lations!
Posted by: C at October 31, 2003 01:11 PMBy the blood of KayLess that is freaking awesome!!!
/bows head in shame
Posted by: Audioguy at October 31, 2003 01:17 PMHey Wil- Just make sure they don't ask you to reverse the polarity of anything. Look at how much bad P.R. it caused in the LAST show you were on.
Congrats man!
Posted by: Bill at October 31, 2003 01:18 PMThis is great. I really enjoyed your co-host gig on the screen savers and I think you'll be great on VH-1
Posted by: Mel at October 31, 2003 01:23 PMCongratulations man! Its great that you're excited, best of luck!
Posted by: gt at October 31, 2003 01:26 PMCongrats! You deserve it. Mother Jesus Balls indeed.
Posted by: Paris at October 31, 2003 01:32 PMNow we can all say we knew you when. Oh wait...we do that already. Uh, nevermind then.
Congrats Wil! Make us proud.
Posted by: Rob Marley at October 31, 2003 01:34 PMum, didn't you used to be an actor or something?
Posted by: Peter Sanchez at October 31, 2003 01:35 PMCongratulations Wil, you'll be much better than some of the no talent ass-clowns that are out there now.
That's AWESOME, Aqua-lad!
Posted by: Julie C. at October 31, 2003 01:36 PMWho is wil wheaton?
Posted by: chooch at October 31, 2003 01:37 PMAwesome Wil. Great job!
Posted by: JeffyB at October 31, 2003 01:37 PMI was going to be a Gothic Princess, but I couldn't find my tiara, so I'm being a cat instead! :)
Posted by: Nikki at October 31, 2003 01:38 PMSoopa-cool! Congrats! I hope it goes beyond the test phase!
(btw, loved that uppercut you gave Barney @ the DNA a year ago.)
I'm also glad VH-1's on basic cable, because that mean Wil can't, and won't, be showing his Mother Jesus Balls for all to see. I think we're all pretty happy about that. Well, I can't speak for everyone...
Posted by: Shaun at October 31, 2003 01:39 PM
Congrats man! If I had cable I'd definitely watch. I'll get someone to tape it fer sure
Posted by: David at October 31, 2003 01:46 PMVery cool...been reading you via Fark for a while, so this is quite cool!
(Even better that one of your dogs is named Ferris -- That was my sheltie's name!!)
Posted by: Penny Leigh at October 31, 2003 01:46 PMAwesome!
Posted by: ionicus at October 31, 2003 01:47 PMpeople watch VH-1?
i mean, congratulations..
Posted by: Professor Chaos at October 31, 2003 01:52 PMCouldn't have happened to a nicer guy, Wil. Now do your best to make sure the show don't suck! :)
Posted by: Grant Chastain at October 31, 2003 01:54 PMRegular reader, first time to comment:
WAY TO GO!
Posted by: Elizabeth at October 31, 2003 01:57 PMMajor Fucking Congrats to you, Wil! I'm sad I can no longer afford cable. Good luck with this going forward.
Posted by: druidGirl at October 31, 2003 01:59 PMGood job Wil!
I am glad you are moving up! Much deserved! Perhaps some more TechTV work too? YOu were a great replacement host the other week.
HipOldGuy
Posted by: HipOldGuy at October 31, 2003 02:09 PMGood Job Wil!
I need a donut and a cup of coffee, Make It So!
Posted by: scraping fetus off the wheel at October 31, 2003 02:09 PMCongrats on the VH-1 gig, Wil!
Great dogs. Do they react the same way for the magic word "walk" too?
Posted by: Red Wolf at October 31, 2003 02:13 PMKickass, man. Congrats. I hope it works out for ya.
Posted by: GaidinBDJ at October 31, 2003 02:15 PMCongrats! Unfortunately, up here in Canada, we probably won't get to see you until MuchMoreMusic shows reruns in 3-4 years.
Nevertheless, all the best. Have faith in yourself. As Ziggy Marley says at the beginning of one of my daughter's favourite tv shows, "Believe in yourself, that's the place to start!"
Good luck!
That's so exciting! Oh, yay!
Posted by: Erica at October 31, 2003 02:29 PMI just might start watching VH1 again. I can't wait!
Posted by: ashotts at October 31, 2003 02:30 PMMany congrats. Not sure if I'm still on your sh*t-list because of SAG politics, but I am a dedicated Fark fan and pop in here now and again to see how you're making out.
So happy for you on the VH-1 thing. Go get 'em. ;-)
Best,
Lisa L
Posted by: Lisa at October 31, 2003 02:31 PMHoly crap for crap! A Mean Gene burger joint? I haven't seen one of those since I was in the Navy. They had one on the base in Groton. I don't know if it was as good as a Big Kahuna burger, but I must say, it was a tasty burger!
Oh yeah, and congrats on the VH1 gig. Here's hoping that your luck continues when it comes to actually getting it on the air at a decent time.
Posted by: Kevin M. at October 31, 2003 02:33 PMFuckin'-A-Right!
That rawks!
*does happy dance*
Congrats, Wil!
Posted by: Sarcastic Cheese at October 31, 2003 02:37 PMHey, Wil, that's great. Congratulations! Now, to go off on a depressing topic, have they tried Aricept with Anne's grandmother? My Dad is on it and it seems to help him hold his own. Congrats again and let us know when we can see the show.
Posted by: Lenora at October 31, 2003 02:39 PMCongratulations, Wil!!!
*SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE*
Posted by: spinne at October 31, 2003 02:45 PMCongradulations! THats awesome!
Posted by: Kathleen at October 31, 2003 02:47 PMWay to go, Wil. I'll take this as an omen that my agent (who so far has done diddly) will actually line me up with my first VO job next week! GcB
Posted by: Gary Brown at October 31, 2003 02:56 PMHey are they still hiring?
Just kidding. Congratulations.
I think i speak for all the Canadian WWDN'rs when I say " Fuckin Eh! "
Posted by: Rob at October 31, 2003 03:00 PMThe show will be a success JUST from the Farkers and WilWheaton's Blog Posse alone!
Wil Wheaton = 200,000 or more extra viewers to any program he's a part of. ;-)
Posted by: Rob at October 31, 2003 03:00 PMIt's good to hear that somebody deserving of good news actually gets some.
Congratulations!
Posted by: John at October 31, 2003 03:13 PMWAY TO GO HMIC!!!
Posted by: smhauthority at October 31, 2003 03:20 PMGo Wil! Kudos and Congrats on the VH1 show. It'll be good to see you back on TV.
And something to think about: You have a sizable viewership to offer the VH1 suits. How many of us in this comment thread alone will be watching? Probably a good number. And that's just a sample, really, since you're getting nods at Fark as well.
Run with it, Wil. Run and run fast. "Has Been" is only a state of mind...
Good job!
Posted by: Eric at October 31, 2003 03:25 PMAhhh, man, now I have to start watching VH-1. Oh-well, it's probably for the best anyways.
Posted by: Silicon at October 31, 2003 03:28 PMCongratulations Wil, I'm thrilled for you!!!
Posted by: Carol at October 31, 2003 03:29 PMCongratulations, Wil! (Or should that be wag, wag, wag?)
Posted by: Tinderblast at October 31, 2003 03:31 PMgreat news! hope it all goes well!
/a dedicated farker...
Posted by: musicmanboston at October 31, 2003 03:36 PMYour heat stopped??!?! YOU MUST BE FREEZING! I'd sit on the couch too.. :)
Congratulations and Mother jesus balls? Wouldn't have been my first choice but..just the same.
Posted by: Caitlin at October 31, 2003 03:37 PMJust remember to share the wealth...you gotta interview every person from Fark on the show...
heh
Congrads mate. Best of luck and may it finally be the evasive launchpad.
worst case senario of course however, lets hope it doesn't flop before you get to steal some stuff from the dressing rooms ;)
I've said it before and I'll say it again, "You da man!" Yout deserve all of this and more! Way to go Wil!!!!
Posted by: Ross at October 31, 2003 03:44 PMKick ass. Way to go Wil!
My dog knows when it's 5:30, which is dog park time, and reminds me by whuffing gently on whatever body part is within reach. She doesn't poke or bark, she just gets about a millimeter from my skin and exhales at me through her nose.
Of course, when the time changed last weekend, she whuffed at me at 4:30. She doesn't quite get the idea of daylight savings time.
And congratulations. Have fun. :)
Posted by: Mary at October 31, 2003 03:52 PMGood on ya Will!
Posted by: reyner at October 31, 2003 03:57 PMMy ringtone is Ode to Joy.
I, I, I thought I was cool...
Posted by: Jeremiah at October 31, 2003 03:59 PMCool, VH-1, might even get to see ya here in the UK.
We have a similar routine with our dog, he comes up and lays his head on your lap at dinner time. The magic words cause mayhem as he races to the kitchen, through whatever is in the way be it a person, laundry or the piece of work you've just spent 2 hours laying out neatly.
Wil,
With news like that, it must be friday. You will do well.
FG
Posted by: Fabian at October 31, 2003 04:10 PMSighhhh... pets are great, aren't they?
I don't know what more I can add that someone hasn't already said, but congrats, Wil!!
Posted by: Angelwwolf at October 31, 2003 04:39 PMIn the words of Dr. Dre...
"Yeah.....Hell Yeah"
*metal fist*
Sean Wardwell
Posted by: Sean Wardwell at October 31, 2003 04:47 PMCouldn't happen to a better guy. Congratualations.
Great Googly-Moogly!! Congratulations Wil!!!
Posted by: Phil Deckard at October 31, 2003 04:56 PMawesome.
congrats, wil!
Great news Uncle Willy!
Posted by: katrina at October 31, 2003 05:05 PMWooooooooo grats! Congrats! Conga-rats!
~(::8> . . . ~(::8> . . . ~(::8>
(Those are rats in a conga-line.)
Nice, dude. You deserve it.
Posted by: Maven_007 at October 31, 2003 05:15 PMWonderful news, Wil! Congrats!
Posted by: Shannon S at October 31, 2003 05:17 PMYou suck....
I hope you blow the test...
VH-1 Eats dogshit!
God bless you! this kicks fucking arse.
Posted by: Perdida at October 31, 2003 05:37 PMGreat news, Wil! Congrats!
Also, nice parallel there between your dogs' reactions to you, and your reaction Jed and John's news. I guess you were wagging there a bit too.
Posted by: Mike Sperry at October 31, 2003 05:42 PMYay! Congrats, Wil! I'll be looking forward to seeing you on VH-1! :^)
Posted by: Clara at October 31, 2003 05:50 PMDon't you have a cat as well?? *L* Anyhoo Too cool for words about your VH1 thing! Stay happy and stay you cause you do very well at it. ;)
Posted by: artisticspirit at October 31, 2003 05:54 PMCool. Just bee sure to keep us updatred on it. Granted, I won't get a chance ot see it, living in Turkey and all. But great news for you none the less.
You needed the pick-me-up after the other news.
Joe
Posted by: Arcticoyote at October 31, 2003 06:01 PMCongratulations, Wil! Was it a sign that VH-1 has been running "I Love the 80s - Strikes Back" marathons? Good Luck on the next steps.
Posted by: loretta652 at October 31, 2003 06:06 PMBreak a leg guy...whatever the hell that means.
Congrats and good luck! Glad things are coming together for you again.
Posted by: RJenk at October 31, 2003 06:11 PMU DA MAN!!! Go Wil, u rock, U DA MAN!!! Go Wil, u rock. FARKING COOL, WAY FARKING COOL, SUPER FARKING WAY OUT THERE KINDA OF COOL!!!
Posted by: Cody at October 31, 2003 06:29 PMGrats, Mr. Crusher.
But wait, what is the show about again?
Or will I have to wait a year for MMM to pick up the show?
Posted by: Krantzstone at October 31, 2003 06:47 PMAre you taking requests? I'd like a complete day of lesser known 80s soundtracks please. Just kidding ;)
It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. See what happens when you get older...you get respect, wisdom and recognition.
I'd like to echo the sentiments of all here by saying: "It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy."
All the best Wil. I'm sure you'll be great.
Sincerely
Posted by: J Swinimer at October 31, 2003 07:04 PM*Long time reader, only comments once in a while*
Congratuations Wil! I look forward to seeing you on TV again. My girlfriend and I were just commenting how cool VH1 is nowadays, compared to the old days. We love their new branding. We have no doubt you'll be a hit.
Posted by: Brad & Monika at October 31, 2003 07:10 PMI play the same game with my cats on the rare occasion that I give them canned food. They're just as obnoxious, even though together they weigh less than 30 pounds.
Congrats on things going well with VH-1. I hope they continue to do so.
And I love your book.
Dogs are a hoot. My mom has had dogs all my life and before, and hers all acted much the same way.
I have a friend by whose cats you can set your watch: every midnight they tear through the house, cat A chasing cat B in one direction, then B galloping after A in the opposite direction thirty seconds later. They exchange roles for half an hour or so, then act like it never happened until the next night.
> "It was tough. Anne's grandmother is in the
> first stages of Alzheimer's, so she's really
> forgetful, and so frail the wind could knock
> her down."
>
>> "Oh, Jesus, man, that sucks," says John.
>
> "Yeah," I say, "I'm really glad we got to go
> visit her, though. I don't think she'll know who
> we are next time."
Yes, it does suck. Both my mother and her mother have Alzheimer's, and having seen slides of dissected Alzheimer's-afflicted brains, it is intensly painful to realize that that is what's happening inside their heads. My sympathies to both you and Anne.
Damn, man, super cool. I'm thrilled.
Posted by: Len Pal at October 31, 2003 08:08 PMYEA!!!!! Congratulations, Wil!!!!!!
Posted by: Karen at October 31, 2003 10:06 PMCongrats Wil! I'm very happy for you!!
Posted by: Steve Pearl at October 31, 2003 10:17 PMPhotocopy a print of your open hand, then tape it to a wall, then back into it several times, so that you can pat yourself on the back:) Congrats!
Posted by: Craig A. Bomberger at October 31, 2003 10:33 PM...
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!1
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
*does a happy gollum dance* On on on! Wil is on VH-1!!!!!!!!!!!
You so BEYOND deserve this.
Break a leg, Wil!
Congrats! Love seeing the updates on FARK for your site....
Posted by: chris at October 31, 2003 11:12 PM<Cartman>Sweet, dude! Kick ass! Yes! YES!</Cartman>
I must keep an eye on VH-1 for this when it comes out! We're happy for you here, too, Wil! Now get out there and knock 'em dead!
<Homestar>Buttdance, buttdance...</Homestar>
Posted by: Erbo at October 31, 2003 11:21 PMIs this all part of the master plan?
First I'll brainwash VH1 viewers with subliminal 'Obey Will' images before conquering the world Mwhahahahahahha.
p.s. I've got first dibs on being an underlord.
Excellent Achievement!
Have Some Sex!
Wil-
Awsome news man. I'm glad you finally got a break, better to see you on VH-1 instead of an E! Tue Hollywood story ;-) I can see you at the Daytime/Whatever Emmy's thanking the Hooters waitress from Pasadena who spawned your new found successes! :-)
Well done Wil, congratulations! I hope this all pans out well for you!
On another note, and this is certainly not intended to be in poor taste but, 10 years - vail River - always remembered, never forgotten and loved dearly by many - a great loss.
Posted by: Geoff at November 1, 2003 05:20 AMRock on Will! Congratulations on VH1 - can't wait to see you!
Posted by: Dan at November 1, 2003 05:46 AMThe loud cracking you heard coming from Southwestern PA was me uncrossing my fingers. Congrats and many blessings, Wil. You deserve it.
Anne, her mother, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I've been there, too.
Posted by: John Paul at November 1, 2003 05:58 AMUber Cool.
Posted by: Yo1Philly at November 1, 2003 06:10 AMCongrats, Wil! :):):)
Posted by: Nadia at November 1, 2003 06:25 AMSjweet, Wil! I'm glad you're going to be on VH-1. But I'm also uber-pissed off because BELGIAN-CABLE DOESN'T GET VH-1! Heh. I must find another way to see that show though. Do you know when it's going to be aired?
Posted by: Grace at November 1, 2003 06:37 AMw00t!
Confuckingratulations, man!
Behold, The Power Of Wil and Fark!
I'll be *cough*recording*cough* er... watching the show every time you're on it. (Lemme know if you want me to send them to ya)
Actually, I think since you're on it, they give you copies/transcripts, right?
Either way, I'm happy things are looking up for you. I'll be raising a few glasses to you tonight at the bar downstairs!
w00t! Way to go dude! That's awesome news! I can't wait to see you on VH1.
Posted by: Darzog at November 1, 2003 07:46 AMCongrats Wil. Hope it all works out for you!
Posted by: Marie A. at November 1, 2003 08:12 AM-------------I'm pretty sure my heat stops.------------
Got to admit my "heat" stopped too, and didn't start again till you whooped.
Congrats, and fingers still crossed, that soon, it will be your smiley face greats me when I channel surf.
O,FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! DO WE REALY NEED ANOTHER CRAPY SHOW LIKE THAT ON VH-1!? HUH...DO WE?
LOL....JUST KIDDING ;-0
GOOD LUCK & CONGRATULATIONS
Posted by: redrhino at November 1, 2003 09:35 AMWoo hoo!! Congrats Wil!!
Posted by: Faith at November 1, 2003 10:24 AMHAZZUH! HUZZAH!?!
Um...whatever it is...I'm happy for you.
I love my flip-open "Star Trek Communicator" phone!
And just to make use of my new tagline:
"Good on you Mate!"
g
Posted by: Gayla at November 1, 2003 11:22 AMWil, I think you have my dogs! :) Way to go on the VH-1 gig!! You are hilarious!
**Keep us posted on the first day on the job!!
Great news Wil! I'm sure the test will go great!
Posted by: Lisa at November 1, 2003 12:17 PMWow. Congrats, Wil. Now I guess I'm going to have to figure out what Channel VH-1 is on my cable box.
Seriously- looking forward to your debut.
Posted by: Nmissi at November 1, 2003 12:42 PMGood Luck, wil. May this air in the future. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.
Posted by: lily jones at November 1, 2003 12:42 PMwag wag wag.
Posted by: she at November 1, 2003 12:56 PMAwesome. I can finally look forward to some good quality programing on the tv. :)
Posted by: MIchael Clayborn at November 1, 2003 12:59 PMCongrats. Wil I will look forward to seeing the show on VH1. Have fun with them.
Posted by: Sherrie at November 1, 2003 01:10 PMKickass, Wil - can't wait to see you on VH-1! <3
Posted by: Cari at November 1, 2003 02:08 PMA job on VH-1... my God... does that mean you're... old? ;)
Seriously, many congrats.
Posted by: Rob R at November 1, 2003 02:53 PMI guess this means that Jimmy Kimmel is out of relatives?!? But, seriously, congratulations.
Posted by: Kim at November 1, 2003 04:03 PMthat is way too cool with vh1 good luck
Posted by: chris at November 1, 2003 04:57 PMAt long last, Wil shall put the 1 back in VH-1
Posted by: James Chicago at November 1, 2003 05:50 PMOUTSTANDING!!!!!
Posted by: Vickie at November 1, 2003 07:57 PMAin't critters great! Especially when you can F*** with their furry little minds.
I share a home office with my business partner, and three squirrelly cats. One of the three knows how to tell time. Every day at the same time, she drops this furry yellow toy that we've come to nickname Yellow "Kitten" because she grooms it and sings to it... anyway she drops it in the door way and starts to sing. If we ignore her, Yellow "Kitten" finds its way across the room a few feet at a time until it's at my partner's feet. Then she knows it's time to feed the cats.
By the way, if you wanna see the funniest thing. If you have uncarpeted floors (preferably shiny wood floors, smooth tile, or linoleum/vinyl.... get a laser pointer from Office Depot. (Make sure it's one of those ones that take AA or AAA batteries. The watch batteries will break you.) Shine the laser up and down a long hallway and watch the hilarity that will ensue. Dart it back and forth for a while then zip to the end. They'll careen into the wall. Or if one cat isn't looking, paint it with the laser. The other cat will go after the laser. Instant hilarity. Or run it around in circles one way then the other. Dizzy kitty. Or my fav, run it around the living-room until it comes to a crevice, like under a piece furniture near the floor, or between cushions. Then shut off the laser. The cat will rummage for that little red dot. Then paint it a few feet away as if it were coming back out.
Some of these things probably work with dogs.
Congrats, Wil! I'm glad they weren't f***ing with your furry little mind. VH-1?! Don't you feel like a fossil? But an EMPLOYED fossil!
Posted by: Brian Bock at November 1, 2003 09:41 PMi've been reading wwdn for a long time but i've never posted a comment. i've just gotta say that i am really, really happy for you, wil. you deserve this.
take care and good luck.
Posted by: sarina at November 2, 2003 02:08 AMI am so happy for you!
Posted by: Trishia at November 2, 2003 07:47 AMWell done wil,
Just hope they play it on our VH1 over here
Kordith
Posted by: Kordith at November 2, 2003 07:56 AMRock on d00d!!!111
I'm glad to hear that things are picking up for you Wil. I'm a little bummed that you didn't call this weekend. But, its understandable. I will keep her in my prayers.
Peace,
MarkS
fantastic news, can't wait to see the show!
Posted by: Layne at November 3, 2003 07:59 AMWil- such amazing news...! My fingers remain crossed for a positive result on your test...(the one time that would be a GOOD thing)...all the best. Love your site, love the book!
Posted by: Michelle at November 3, 2003 10:48 AMCongrats. It's good to hear something wonderful going your way.
Posted by: firefly at November 3, 2003 03:39 PMDude, I am so happy for you. Well done.
BIG SMILE! BIG SMILE!
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I hope it lands right in you lap and stays there ..
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